Compilation Tracks 1999–2007

Desert Plain (2021 Remastered)

A sublime selection of dancefloor beats and downtempo dubs from around the globe, Mixes + Mavericks features seven remixes by Pitch Black, two live tracks that couldn’t be more different in nature or tempo, one seriously unorthodox situation (an unauthorised remix of a remix) and a track in between states, all highlighting the breadth of the duo’s sonic palette.

Whereas their previous Rarities + Remixes collection was predominantly rooted in New Zealand, Mixes + Mavericks is undoubtedly a more international affair, with all the remixed artists hailing from the northern hemisphere. Many of the connections are the result of the duo’s touring and festival appearances around the globe: they first met Gaudi at a gig in Japan, Animat and Nick Woolfson (Sounds from the Ground) at The Big Chill festival in the UK, while downtemple duo Desert Dwellers were encountered in the Californian underground. 

Other connections were more straightforward: Brighton-based Ink Project (run by Kiwi Jez Lloyd) approached them to remix “The End” and Mexico’s Sudden Reverb was introduced by label-mates Deep Fried Dub. Meanwhile Mike bumped into Radioactive Man’s Keith Tenniswood (of Two Lone Swordsmen fame) while he was getting a 7” record cut. 

Uber-producer/Killing Joke bass player Youth features in two very different ways. First up is Pitch Black’s pulsating dub mix of his collaboration with Italian producer Gaudi, from their Astronaut Alchemists album. Then there is his unsolicited remix of epsilon-blue’s 1999 remix of Speech, over which he added bass, beats and blessings.  This mash-up lurked for years in the archive under the title of Helmsdub, but only as a corrupted mp3 file. Thankfully a little detective work discovered that, much to everyone’s surprise, it had been released as Speechless (Big Circle Flat Pain Remix) on a 2004 CD compilation. A copy was tracked down, the tune was carefully re-mastered and then correctly named.

Mixes + Mavericks also features two very different live offerings: Notting Pill is a dose of atmospheric moodiness from a rare ambient set at Notting Hill Arts Club in London, held to publicise the upcoming showcase of New Zealand music at Fabric in 2003. The banging G202, meanwhile, was captured by Andre Upston at Rippon Festival in Wanaka, NZ at the turn of the millennium, and later broadcast on Radio New Zealand. It was a track that, despite being a staple of the live show for many years, was never finished, and following software updates and data dumps, the only version that exists is this live recording.

It's a Future Dub is a similarly embryonic track – eventually it became It’s the Future Knocking, from the Filtered Senses album, but here it’s a fascinating hybrid caught midway between creation and completion. Many of the elements of its future self are present, but there is a whole lot more going on, making this a fascinating signpost on a possible road-not-taken. 

Beautifully accompanied by Tim Prebble's Cyanotype images, Mixes + Mavericks is a showcase of Pitch Black’s sonic diversity as remixers and maintains the trademark production aesthetic that has won them thousands of fans and filled dancefloors around the globe.

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Youth & Gaudi - The Gods Must Be Crazy (Pitch Black's Hubristic Prayerformance Mix)(preview)

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Essence Project & Jonathan A - She's on fire

Dutch music producer JO BISSA and Mauritian artist KAN have embarked on a captivating sonic journey with their full-length album, “Losean." Four years in the making, “Losean" emerges as a musical testament to the power of collaboration, crossing continents and cultures to unite two visionary artists whose shared passion for environmental awareness and artistry knows no bounds. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds, JO BISSA and KAN have sculpted a collection of tracks that dive deep into the heart of the ocean's mysteries and the urgent need to protect it.

Rooted in the Mauritian cultural landscape and inspired by the troubling reality of pollution in the region's waters, "Losean" serves as both a plea and a celebration. The album's title, derived from the Mauritian Creole word for 'ocean’, encapsulates its essence: an expanse of musical waves that mirror the vastness and vitality of the sea KAN. His mastery as a multi-instrumentalist seamlessly blends with JO BISSA's innovative downtempo beats. The result is a hypnotic fusion that resonates with the rhythms of Mauritian Sega, a tribute to the cultural roots that ground this musical endeavor, mirroring the different backgrounds of the two artists behind this project.

As an ode to the sea's majesty, "Losean" extends beyond the auditory experience. Each track is a chapter in an ecological narrative, a call to action, and an invitation to immerse oneself in the heart of the natural world. KAN's 'Trash to Music' project, born from his dedication to confronting pollution through art, is echoed in the album's melodic exploration. From the depths of the ocean's soul to the distant shores of electronic innovation, this album becomes a vehicle for change. The remarkable synergy between JO BISSA and KAN remains an anomaly. Although they've never met face-to-face, their music bridges the physical and emotional gaps, a testament to the unifying power of art and shared purpose. "Losean" is a testament to their profound connection, a connection that transcends boundaries and speaks directly to the heart.

Produced by Job de La Porte and Kan Chan Kin
Mastering: Job de La Porte

Illustration: Kim Yip Tong
Design/Layout: electrocaïne

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KAN - Bo Matin

Vataff Project’s ‘Come and Join’ EP is an immersive ambient dub-techno groover paired with a deeply hypnotic remix from the legendary Saafi Brothers!
Victor Marinov is an esteemed Bulgarian electronic producer with a sound all his own. Having released his debut full length album on the seminal Aleph Zero label as well as producing an EP with Markus Henriksson (Nobodys Home/Minilogue/Son Kite), Liquid Sound Design is thrilled to present this single ahead of his upcoming ‘Back to The Forest’ album due this autumn.
Vataff Project has an eclectic experimental sound all his own drawing from elements of ambient, ethno, psychedelic & techno.. all the while mixing electronic beat with traditional Bulgarian and worldwide instruments. His studio is set in the Rodopa mountains in Bulgaria, a place of great spiritual power and home to the legends of Orpheus and a country with a deep mysterious power. The end result bringing profound feelings of ecstasy, dance and ritual which come from the heart, the ancient times, the present and the future.

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Vataff Project - Come And Join

I Might Love You

Ward (Original Mix)

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TeHooTi - Ward (Original Mix)

A downtempo remix of my track, THE LUCKY ONE - The original version and 3 other remixes I did will all be available on Beatport soon!

This mix version features extra spoken male vocals and lots of dubby bass goodness - hope you enjoy!

The Lucky One(feat.Natalie)(PSYDUB MIX)

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1. Nanoplex - Farenheit 451

Daäna & Brendan Lawless dropped an incredible EP late last year with 'Lawless' (one of our favorites from 2016!) and we simply had to get these two Toronto-based musicians together again for our annual showcase release. With the knowledge these guys would be no doubt putting together some slick, deep melodic sounds, they were slated to open the release even before we heard a second of music. 'Amesha Spenta' is perhaps their most intimate and unforgettable track to date, and we know it will remain a favorite among enthusiasts of the melodic techno genre.

Techgnosis Vol. III

Daäna & Brendan Lawless - Amesha Spenta

Saafi Brothers are delighted to present a remix album of their seminal debut release ‘Mystic Cigarettes’ on Youth’s Liquid Sound Design label. The project presents remixes by Youth, Gabriel Le Mar, Ajja, Bluetech, Braincell, The Delta, Jam El Mar, Living Light, The Irresistible Force, DM-Theory, Eternal Basement, Backstage Gurus and many more. The timeless beats of the original tracks are projected into the future, guaranteed to get you grooving to their lush soundscapes, but with a fresh twist.

Saafi Brothers’ mystical journey began in 1996 when, inspired by his travels to India, Gabriel Le Mar started a collaboration with Frankfurt-based producers Michael Kohlbecker and Groovetitan. Simon Ghahary signed them to BlueRoom and their debut album ‘Mystic Cigarettes’ quickly made its way into the hearts of music lovers, placing Saafi Brothers among the key artists of the electronic ambient scene.


We are pleased to share this promo with you and ask you keep this private as release date is 10th May. We also appreciate your feedback so please do leave us a little note to let us know what you think!

We also have a 20 track digital bundle including 10 more remixes. 
Pop over to Bandcamp to preview and if you would like to review the full 20 track digital bundle let us know and we will send you a yum download code. 

https://liquidsounddesignuk.bandcamp.com/track/saafi-brothers-mystic-cigarettes-special-mixes-of-classic-flavours-digital-album-sampler

Saafi Brothers - Supervision (Ajja Remix)

Prizm Prime -- I write and produce 100% original music in ALL electronic music genres.  I currently have 125+ tracks on iTunes & Beatport in many different genres - From DnB, Dubstep, EDM and House to Psytrance, Chillout and Downtempo!

I also write Dubstep under the moniker "Modub-X", and Techno under the moniker "Nil Phonix".

The Lucky One(feat.Natalie)(PSYDUB MIX)

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